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Warning issued following increase in opioid-related deaths in the Yukon
The Yukon’s Chief Coroner Heather Jones has confirmed four deaths due to illicit drugs in the first seven days of January 2022.
New temporary public health measures now in force
The Government of Yukon has strengthened public health measures in response to the Omicron variant.
Statement on the new COVID-19 treatment PAXLOVID
The following statement on the new COVID-19 treatment PAXLOVID has been issued.
Stronger public health measures needed to address rapid spread of COVID-19
The Government of Yukon is strengthening public health measures in response to the Omicron variant.
Statement on the opioid crisis and mental health concerns in the Yukon
Premier Sandy Silver and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued a statement on the territory’s opioid crisis and mental health concerns.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Copper Ridge Place
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has declared an outbreak in a unit at the Copper Ridge Place long-term care home
Travel recommendations from the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health
Yukoners returning from domestic travel should monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and self-isolate when they are sick.
New media funding programs support Yukon content creators
The Government of Yukon has revamped its funding programs for media content creators.
The Yukon is providing take-home, self-administered rapid COVID-19 tests for people with symptoms
The Government of Yukon is making rapid COVID-19 tests available to symptomatic Yukoners who do not require PCR testing.
Additional public health measures in force
Additional public health measures to limit contacts in response to spread of Omicron variant in the Yukon.
Date modified: 2026-05-27